26 May 1893
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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1893
Page
1
The May sessions of the Presbyterian assembly debated Dr Briggs case with conflict over church law and appeals. A majority favored turning proceedings into a judicial court and advancing a trial under church discipline.
Destructive tornadoes struck this city this morning from the southwest. Roofs were torn from buildings, chimneys overturned, and numerous homes damaged. Dozens of wrecked roofs and scattered debris filled streets. injuries reported are not serious, while some structures sustained heavy damage across nearby regions.
The royal party toured Washington in May with events at Cabin John Bridge and a grand embassy reception for Princess Victoria and her suite. Highlights include a White House dinner, the imperial salute at Mount Vernon, and a lavish but somber fifty fourth Victoria birthday celebration at the British embassy with diplomats and officials in attendance.
A middle aged, well dressed man identified as Townsend killed himself with a revolver at the Hollenden hotel in Cleveland after a morning involved in a mysterious pursuit of a San Francisco widow. The widow, Mrs Allen, and Colonel Winship aided police. Townsend left a note citing suicide and named Brown for funeral arrangements. The man’s supposed brother was said to be in Kansas Fisher.
The article follows the uncertain recognition of the provisional government as Lorrn Thurston is named minister and Secretary Gresham may decide whom the United States will recognize. Blount’s status remains unclear as debate continues on Hawaii’s formal representation and U S policy. The piece also notes naval movements and other items of interest in Washington.
Six men robed a westbound Missouri Pacific passenger train about thirty miles west of Pa Cafe, securing over $7,000 in cash and valuables after detaining the engineer and crew. A $300 reward was offered for each bandit by Governor Stone and State Treasurer Stephens, as a posse searches the countryside for the culprits.
The Women's Press Congress opened at 10 o'clock with women reporting in roles usually held by men. Speakers from Chicago and Independence discussed architecture, fronting, and newspaper work. Other papers and readings covered journalism, editorial work, and weather bureau issues.
Secretary Carlisle issues instructions to collectors to strictly enforce May 5 1803 act provisions. He underscores uniform application to those who failed to obtain lawful admission or misrepresented status as laborers or merchants. Arrests possible for violators and to prosecute Chinese workers unable to prove legal entry.
A kitchen fire at the Divs hotel on May 20, with unknown oil, destroyed two thirds of the town’s business and caused $70,000 in losses. Alice Irish perished. arson and suspect conduct are under coroner inquest. Authorities report a planned appeal and further investigations as updates await.
A Fresno reader argues for a centralized contract among growers and shippers to limit raisin supply and keep prices stable. The plan would have growers consign to a single firm offering best terms, with bonds to prevent price cuts, aiming to reduce retail prices and boost consumer demand while improving producer yields.
In a dramatic turnaround Governor Mick Chan pardons Quan Ah Gee Chin after evidence from loyal detectives and new investigations cast doubt on his 18 year sentence for a murder attributed to Chinaman and his mother. The case triggered sensational press scrutiny and a request for justice. The pardon follows the conviction’s long shadow over Quan Ah Gee, while other suspects faced pursuit and escaped to Australia. The affair stirred debates among women writers and officials during a May 23 session in Curacao.
A San Jose man widely known as a popular town figure and insurance clerk at the firm of Austin Platt & Go was arrested on forgery charges. Frank Hohlman of New Almaden led the joint pursuit, with warrants issued. Shale allegedly forged checks totaling 300 dollars to VW Moore, and other forged notes aggregating over 2000 dollars were found, while grain values appeared sound.
On May 23 the Chicto & Northwest ern railway strike, based on a suspected fake quit order, halted service and caused a wreck near North Etaston. Reports say 20 to 300 workers joined the stoppage. several trains were abandoned, and the accident halted trade until noon.
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